(KLZA)-- Agencies and organizations across Northwest Missouri have received funding for programs aimed a reducing injuries and fatalities on roadways in recent years.
To assist agencies in the fight toward zero deaths in Northwest Missouri, and across the state, the Northwest Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is once again offering grants for highway and safety programs and resources.
This year the coalition will offer funding through two different opportunities.
The annual highway and traffic safety grant opportunity and a new Community Outreach Funding program.
Applications for grants will be accepted through September 9. Grant requests may not exceed $5,000. Schools, community groups, law enforcement, health departments and more are eligible to apply. The program must address at least one of the emphasis areas identified in the Show-Me-Zero strategic highway safety plan which includes occupant protection, distracted driving, speed and aggressive driving and impaired driving.
The Community Outreach funding will be provided on a first-come basis through May 31, 2023.
Funding requests must be for physical items with the total cost equaling no more than $2,000. Schools, community groups, law enforcement, health departments are among the groups eligible to apply. Again the funding request must address at least one of the emphasis areas identified in the Show-Me-Zero strategic highway safety plan.
More information is available about the grant funds at www.savemolives.com/mcrs/show-me-zero.
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